Is Modern Air Conditioning More Efficient?

Most people take for granted the cool comfort of air conditioning in their homes or in businesses they frequent. In today’s world, air conditioning has become standard. In terms of home comfort, air conditioning became more commonplace in American homes in the 1950s, but was used in businesses, especially movie theaters, before that. Has air…

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Air Conditioning & the Growth of Atlanta

If you’re like most people living in the Atlanta area, you’ve probably never considered what life here would be like without air conditioning. Most homeowners have air conditioning systems in their homes, and there aren’t many stores, restaurants, or other retail locations that don’t have air conditioning. But, air conditioning wasn’t invented until the early…

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How Do I Know if My Air Conditioner Needs Repair?

Empire employee working on outdoor AC unit

When the summer temperatures are at their hottest, there’s nothing like the cool, comfortable reprieve provided by an air-conditioned home. But, if your AC system doesn’t seem to be cooling your home as it should, it can leave you and your family feeling hot and sticky, and can even cost you more in utility bills.…

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Air Conditioning 101: What Type of AC is Best for My Home?

Ductless unit installed on a wall in a living room.

Summers can be absolutely sweltering in Georgia, and having effective air conditioning is essential for almost any home. Today, there are many types of air conditioning systems available, and most modern systems are designed to not only provide more effective comfort than their predecessors, but to provide cooling in a highly efficient manner as well. If…

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Case Study: Fixing Noisy HVAC System and Humid Home

A noisy HVAC system is a nuisance and can be a symptom of a larger problem. Since the customer at this brick home built in the 1980s also had humidity issues in the summer, our team decided that the installation of a high efficiency Daikin FIT system was the right solution. Not only are these…

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Case Study: Indoor Air Quality and Proper HVAC System Installation

The owner of this two-story brick home wanted to replace an old gas furnace (thirty or more years old) and air conditioning system (fifteen or more years old). The original installer hadn’t considered the importance of air quality in this setup.  As such, only an inefficient one-inch filter was in use, impacting the condition of…

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Case Study: HVAC System Replacement Before Selling House

Upon a recommendation from their realtor, a customer approached us about replacing a 29 year old AC system at their father’s home before listing it. During our inspection, we demonstrated that the furnace was also showing signs of failure. After discussing options with the customer, it was decided a full system replacement was necessary. Our…

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Case Study: Wall-Mounted High Efficiency System Installation

Sometimes, a once solid installation location for outdoor units can become unstable over time if nature decides to be a factor. In this example, the previous units were buried under 6-8 inches of pine, straw and dirt that built up over the years, majorly impacting cooling performance. Our solution involved the installation of new, slim…

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